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13.b

A. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent area(s), if applicable;

The proposed JCOZ includes no new development. However, future qualifying projects
within the JCOZ would be subject to the requirements of the JCOZ and requirements of
the underlying zone in which they are located, and would be subject to CEQA review on
a project-by-project basis.

The location of proposed areas within the JCOZ were based on criteria that would
incentivize projects that are consistent with the existing urbanized context and minimize
visual impacts from surrounding land uses. Specifically, JCOZ areas would be in
commercial locations that minimize proximity to residential uses and are separated from
residential uses by existing topography, distance, landscaping or other natural features,
and/or grade separation.

B. The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan;

The JCOZ is consistent with the General Plan including, but not limited to, the following
objectives and policies:

1. Policy LU 1.1.5 - Increase infill development and re-use of under-utilized sites
within and adjacent to developed urban areas:
The JCOZ would encourage infill and redevelopment within existing urbanized areas.
The proposed JCOZ provides incentives to develop commercial properties to their
highest and best use. Several of the areas within the proposed JCOZ include
commercial development that has been in existence for decades, and incentives would Attachment: Ordinance [Revision 2] (JCOZ)
apply to construction of qualified projects on existing improved properties within
urbanized areas.

2. Objective LU 4.1 - Promote the creation of strong regional economies:
The proposed JCOZ would attract high-quality employment within the City’s key
sectors for business attraction. The proposed JCOZ would incentivize qualifying
projects within its area to develop to their highest and best use. Projects contemplated
by the JCOZ are consistent with the scale and footprint of corporate headquarter
buildings and would meet the facilities’ needs of an evolving office and industrial
market.

3. Objective LU 4.2 - Promote job creation, focusing on employment generators in
the technical and professional sectors:
The proposed JCOZ would attract high-quality employment within the City’s key
sectors for business attraction, including the film and television, biomedical,
aerospace, and technology industries. Projects contemplated by the JCOZ are
consistent with the scale and footprint of corporate headquarter buildings and would
meet the facilities’ needs of an evolving office and industrial market.

4. Policy LU 4.2.2 - Achieve a balanced ratio of jobs to housing with a goal of at
least 1.5 jobs per household:
The JCOZ would enhance high-quality employment opportunities throughout the City
by attracting companies within the City’s key sectors for business attraction. Because

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